Star Trek’s Captain Kirk Rocketing Into Space Next Week
Star Trek’s Captain Kirk is rocketing into space this month — boldly going where no other sci-fi actors have gone.
Unsolved Murders And Petito Case Leave Dark Cloud Over Moab
"It’s this small town that I could run around in, raise havoc, without having to worry,” said Payton Gregory, who grew up in Moab. “But now that this stuff is happening, I can’t go camping, I can’t walk around at night.”
COVID-19 Deaths Eclipse 700,000 In U.S. As Delta Variant Rages
The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 700,000 late Friday — a number greater than the population of Boston.
Biden Administration Urges Judge To Block Texas Abortion Law
he Biden administration on Friday urged a federal judge to block the nation’s most restrictive abortion law, which has banned most abortions in Texas since early September and sent women racing to get care beyond the borders of the second-most populous state.
Pat Robertson Steps Down As Host Of Long-Running ’700 Club’
Pat Robertson, who turned a tiny Virginia television station into a global religious broadcasting network, is stepping down after a half-century running the “700 Club” on daily TV, the Christian Broadcasting Network announced on Friday.
Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $635 Million, 6th Largest Ever In Game
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night has climbed to the 6th largest ever in the history of the game, offering a lucky winner $635 million.
Justice Kavanaugh Tests Positive For COVID, Has No Symptoms
The Supreme Court says Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19.
Merck Says Experimental Pill Cuts Worst Effects Of COVID-19
Drugmaker Merck said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use.
Big Drop In U.S. Teen Vaping Seen With COVID School Closures
Teen vaping plummeted this year as many U.S. students were forced to learn from home during the pandemic, according to a government report released Thursday.
Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige, Lamar To Perform At Super Bowl 2022
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will perform for the first time on stage together at the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Congress Passes Bill To Avert Partial Government Shutdown
With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3, and sent the bill to President Joe Biden.
From Paints To Plastics, A Chemical Shortage Ignites Prices
In an economy upended by the coronavirus, shortages and price spikes have hit everything from lumber to computer chips. Not even toilet paper escaped.
U.S. Says Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, 22 Other Species Extinct
Death’s come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species: The U.S. government on Wednesday declared them extinct.
Fighting Wave Of Misinfo, YouTube Bans False Vaccine Claims
YouTube is wiping vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories from its popular video-sharing platform.
Dollar Tree Breaks The $1 Barrier As Costs Take A Bite
Dollar Tree embedded in its very name what it stands for: Behind these doors, everything can be had for just $1.
$570 Million Powerball Jackpot Ranks As 8th Largest In Game History
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night has climbed to the 8th largest in the history of the game, offering a lucky winner $570 million.
Biden Nominates 9 Candidates For Federal Prosecutor Posts
President Joe Biden is nominating nine lawyers to run U.S. attorney’s offices across the country, a diverse group of candidates in the latest round of picks for the top law enforcement positions.
Biden Gets COVID-19 Booster Shot After Authorization
President Joe Biden joked about his age Monday as he rolled up his sleeve for a COVID-19 booster shot, encouraging Americans to get vaccinated against the virus that has killed 688,000 in the U.S. and for those authorized to get their booster doses for more enduring protection.
R&B Superstar R. Kelly Convicted In Sex Trafficking Trial
R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children.
Florida Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend, Attacking Deputy
A Florida man was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend after he confessed to his mother and she called police, sheriff’s officials said Monday.
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